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Screenshot of an Irish man who threatened to "put a bullet in your head" to Jewish tourists in a grocery store in France.

Irish man arrested in France after threatening to murder Jewish couple and invoking Hitler

 The border sign Luxembourg and the flag of Luxembourg (R), in Schengen, southern Luxembourg, on August 5, 2026.

Luxembourg ends Israel Bonds approvals, leaving future EU bond issuance uncertain

Comedian Philip Simon.

Edinburgh Fringe venue admits to discrimination, canceling Jewish comedian


Ireland is green with envy against Israel - opinion

Their relations have gone from bad to worse, and in the years since October 7, the Irish have launched a tirade of invective against the State of Israel and its leaders.

PROTESTERS CALL on the Irish government to impose sanctions on Israel, in Dublin, last month. Over the years, Ireland has taken a more anti-Israel position than most European or Western nations, states the writer.

My Word: It’s a funny old world - opinion

The “baby-killer” blood libel is by now so entrenched that it’s almost impossible to set the record straight, but a UNICEF-led report published last week showed the extent of the lies and hypocrisy.

Ireland's new government jet, which lacks the Elbit-manufactured FalconEye technology that allows it to land in fog.

‘Hitler didn't finish the job’: Man threatens to shoot Australian Jews in France, AJA tells 'Post'

AJA President Robert Gregory told the Post that the couple had since been in contact with a French Jewish security group.

Fruit and vegetable aisle in a Paris supermarket, featuring black crates filled with fresh produce such as bananas, cucumbers, and tomatoes, in Paris, France, on July 25, 2026; Illustrative.

Ireland's new €53m. jet may struggle in fog as government rejects Israeli-made landing system

Ireland’s new government jet was purchased without FalconEye, an Elbit co-developed system that helps aircraft land in fog, despite officials denying any operational limits.

Ireland's new government jet, which lacks the Elbit-manufactured FalconEye technology that allows it to land in fog.

UKLFI, Ireland Israel Alliance challenge proposed Irish bill on importing goods from West Bank

The UKLFI and IIA submission contends that the proposed bill constitutes a "unilateral Irish measure" that is "incompatible with the EU's Common Commercial Policy."

PROTESTERS CALL on the Irish government to impose sanctions on Israel, in Dublin, last month. Over the years, Ireland has taken a more anti-Israel position than most European or Western nations, states the writer.

Irish music festival bans IDF veteran from attending in name of 'safe, welcoming, inclusive space'

The Rewild Festival banned an ex-IDF soldier, saying that members of the 'Israeli Occupation Forces' are not welcome, sparking outrage over anti-Israel bias at the Irish music event.

A banner flies at Rewild Festival, Ireland, July 10, 2026.

The hypocrisy of Ireland’s EU presidency commitments - opinion

Interestingly, in his speech on Tuesday, Martin did not refer to antisemitism. But he did platform Ireland’s unbalanced perspective on the Middle East and anti-Israel hostility.

View of the European Parliament during a plenary session in Brussels, Belgium, March 2, 2017.

Grapevine, July 10, 2026: Mixed Irish feelings

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

CHIEF OF State Protocol Gil Haskel with Tanzanian Ambassador Alex Gabriel Kallua.

Ireland's parliament passes bill banning imports from Israeli settlements

This makes Ireland the first EU member state to implement such a ban; however, Spain notably started applying restrictions on imports from Israeli settlements in October 2025.

PROTESTERS CALL on the Irish government to impose sanctions on Israel, in Dublin, last month. Over the years, Ireland has taken a more anti-Israel position than most European or Western nations, states the writer.

Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts

Following Israel’s 2025 Eurovision showing, in which Yuval Raphael’s performance of “New Day Will Rise” came in first in the televoting, there were calls to investigate Israel for rules violations.

 Noam Bettan representing Israel and guests celebrate during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle on May 17, 2026 in Vienna, Austria.